Catching some fish can amount to a huge effort so it's important to make the most of the rewards. If you plan on keeping your catch, there a few things you can do to ensure the passage from the ocean to the table is not detrimental to the taste of your catch.

The first step to tasty fillets is using appropriate tackle to catch the fish. Light gear is fun but it can stress fish unnecessarily, which will affect the taste. The shorter the fight time, the better the taste will be. Use a rod, reel and line match that can subdue the size of fish you're targeting with ease while not eliminating the fun. Braided lines are great for this because they offer the casting potential and limited water drag of thin mono lines with the strength to pull when needed.

Be positive and prepare for success every time you head out. Take a suitable sized icebox or cool bag, complete with enough ice to last the length of the trip. Once a fish is landed, despatch it quickly and humanely with a sharp tap on the head with an appropriate instrument-varieties of which are available at any tackle store.

The next step is to bleed the fish in a bucket of seawater for a few minutes and then place the catch into the icebox and cover with ice. This will keep the flesh nice and fresh for when you prepare it for dinner.